Painter

Classification Number: 52251 
Pay Grade: 25
Current Exemption Status: Nonexempt
Effective Date: April 24, 2026

Position Summary

Performs various Paint Shop duties under the direction of a Superintendent or higher-level supervisor, including cleaning and painting interiors and exteriors of buildings and other surfaces.

Essential/Primary Duties

• Repair or replace drywall/plaster
• Install new vinyl/carpet flooring
• Repair damaged flooring
• Cut Access Panels and repair walls as needed
• Paints interiors and exteriors of University buildings and other surfaces
• Cleans and removes graffiti from buildings and sidewalks
• Maintains Paint Shop and equipment as directed

Experience and Education

Experience

• Three to six months related experience required

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the University’s insurance

Physical Requirements

Moderate work: occasionally working in difficult position and/or with physical demands such as continuously lifting/moving materials from 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting/moving materials greater than 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.
Work is performed in an environment with extremely disagreeable or hazardous working conditions with exposure to any number of elements and hazards on a continual basis.

Essential Competencies

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of basic reading skills
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
• Detailed-oriented and highly accurate
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment
• Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade
• Ability to operate hand and/or power grounds keeping equipment

Supervisory Responsibility

Providing Responsibility

Responsibility for Student Workers

May provide work direction and may schedule and/or provide formal feedback.